Dive into a curated selection of articles, study tools, and theological insights designed to deepen your understanding of Scripture and its relevance in today’s world.
My Book
Sutherland, Dawn Lewis. From Babel to AI: Idolatry, Transhumanism, and the Crisis of Imago Dei. Eugene, OR: Wipf and Stock Publishers, 2025. https://wipfandstock.com/9798385241804/from-babel-to-ai/
My Other Writings
Sutherland, Dawn Lewis. “Worship and the Imago Dei: Safeguarding Humanity’s Purpose in an Age of Autonomy.” Paper presented at the ETS East Regional Meeting, Liberty University, School of Divinity, Lynchburg, VA, April 12, 2025. https://dawnsutherland.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/ETS_EAST_2025_WorshipandImagoDei_Sutherland_AcademicPaper.pdf
Sutherland, Dawn Lewis. “From Babel to AI: Navigating the Theological and Ethical Transitions of Human Identity in a Technological Age.” Paper presented at the AAR-Southeastern Regional Meeting, Miami, FL, March 8, 2025. https://dawnsutherland.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Sutherland_BabeltoAI_ConstructiveTheology_AARSE2025Paper.pdf.
Sutherland, Dawn Lewis. “God’s Narrative of Redemption: Creation, Imago Dei, and Water Imagery.” PhD diss., Liberty University, 2024. https://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/doctoral/5352/.
For students, scholars, and those seeking advanced theological and philosophical insights.
Biblical Studies Texts
- Misreading Scripture with Western Eyes: Removing Cultural Blinders to Better Understand the Gospel by E. Randolph Richards and Brandon J. O’Brien
- Grasping God’s Word by J. Scott Duvall and J. Daniel Hays
- Old Testament Theology by John Sailhamer
- The New Testament in Antiquity by Gary M. Burge, Lynn H. Cohick, and Gene L. Green
- The Cradle, the Cross, and the Crown: An Introduction to the New Testament by Andreas J. Köstenberger
Biblical Language Tools
- Logos Bible Software: A comprehensive Bible study platform
- A Grammar for Biblical Hebrew by C.L. Seow
- Greek Grammar Beyond the Basics by Daniel B. Wallace
- The Hebrew and Aramaic Lexicon of the Old Testament (HALOT)
- A Greek-English Lexicon of the New Testament and Other Early Christian Literature (BDAG)
Philosophy and Theology Texts
- The Abolition of Man by C.S. Lewis
- Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis
- The Cost of Discipleship by Dietrich Bonhoeffer
- Ethics by Dietrich Bonhoeffer
- The Confessions by Saint Augustine
- God, Freedom, and Evil by Alvin Plantinga
- After Virtue by Alasdair MacIntyre
- The Resurrection of the Son of God by N.T. Wright
AI and Christian Ethics
- In Our Image: Artificial Intelligence and the Human Spirit by Noreen Herzfeld
- 2084: Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Humanity by John Lennox
- Christian Ethics in a Technological Age by Brian Brock
- The Imperative of Responsibility: In Search of an Ethics for the Technological Age by Hans Jonas
Accessible tools, articles, and media for personal study and spiritual growth.
Study Tools
- Strong’s Concordance: A classic resource that serves as a starting point for understanding the original meanings of biblical words.
- Blue Letter Bible: A free online tool offering Bible study resources, including interlinear translations, lexicons, and commentaries.
- Logos Bible Software: A comprehensive Bible study platform for scholars and laypersons alike.
Visual Theology
Wesley Huff’s Infographics: Beautifully designed visuals that simplify complex theological topics.
Books for Everyday Faith
- Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis
- The Case for Christ by Lee Strobel
- Simply Jesus by N.T. Wright
Guides and tools for writing theologically sound academic papers, theses, and dissertations.
Writing Guides
- Student Supplement for The SBL Handbook of Style: A must-have for biblical scholars.
- A Manual for Writers of Research Papers, Theses, and Dissertations by Kate L. Turabian.
Templates and Tools
- Dr. D’s Dissertation/Thesis Template: A practical tool to structure your dissertation according to academic standards using MS Word “Styles.”
- Purdue OWL’s Turabian Citation Guide: A helpful online resource for formatting and citations.
Style and Formatting Software
- EndNote: Reference management software to organize citations.
- Zotero: Free citation management for academic research.
Whether you’re studying Scripture, growing in your faith, or pursuing excellence in academic writing, these resources are here to inspire and equip you. Explore, reflect, and take your next step in theological and academic engagement.